This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has begun disappearing from their speeches, social mediaContinue Reading
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs., The Washington institution cut its global growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 2.5 percent, citing surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs. The conflict in the Middle East is set to bring global economicContinue Reading
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset., Video Duration 28 minutes 00 seconds 28:00 Counting the Cost Gold now accounts for 27 percent of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset. For decades, UnitedContinue Reading
The Spurs-Knicks games so far have been decided by an average of 4 points. The average margin across NBA Finals series is 11.8 points., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain’s Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing. The pontiff also condemned indifference to the plight of migrants during his visit., Read MoreContinue Reading
While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can., Read MoreContinue Reading
The U.S. is under invasion, not from a foreign government or an infiltration from within, but from an insect that many people couldn’t distinguish from a common house fly. The new world screwworm has made its official return to the U.S. after a 60-year hiatus, and its return has theContinue Reading
Global soccer fans — OK, football to you international readers — are flooding the U.S. this summer as 11 cities play host to the World Cup. But soccer isn’t the only thing they’re experiencing. Now, there are many obvious differences between the U.S. and the countries these fans are visitingContinue Reading
Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected., DEVELOPING STORY, Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected. Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, the sprawling facility that houses the US Department of Defense, according toContinue Reading
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, Israel is the only state to have legalised torture through a ruling by its own Supreme Court. An expert who has documented these violations since 1983 says, “What the world knows today is less than 5% ofContinue Reading
The Super Cup final sees the winners of the Champions League face off against the holders of the Europa League. It is set to take place on 12 August at Stadion Salzburg in Austria.Continue Reading
The floor where the fire started was cordoned off, along with the levels directly above and below it, authorities said.Continue Reading